1.a - In this task, it is clear to our group that we need to learn how to and make sure That the robot is built correctly - If it is not built correctly it may not receive the data or command and therefore will not perform the tasks required - If it is not built correctly it may not be stable and might fall apart - The cables have to be out of the way so they do not interfere with the wheels. - So no damage comes to the kits or the parts used to construct the robot Connection - Connection to the NXT programming interface must be enabled via Bluetooth, in order to download and complete predetermined commands The robot has to be charged - Energy is a basic requirement in the completion of tasks
1.b- I believe we need to complete pilot testing upon a carpet surface in order to account for the different forces at hand eg friction as friction is greater on carpet than smooth surfaces. Must be done inside where there will be no assistance by air currents or environmental factors. The 50 cm line has to be straight and exactly 50 cm all the way along for this task to work
1.c Screen shot of the programming for Task 1
1.d Task 1 video
1.e Audio reflection
Task 2: There and back again
2.a– In this task, it is clear to our group that we need to learn how to and make sure That the robot is not damaged and is still fully functional Programming - We have to know how to make the robot turn 360 degrees on the spot (a complete revolouition) - How to create another task - How many rotations of the wheels it needs to reach the right distance before turning around.
2.b- I believe we need to again test the practice under the same conditions as the final attempt eg same surface, no obstacles in the way The 50 cm line has to be straight and the exact right measurement for this task to work.
2.c Screen shot of the programming for Task 2
2.d Task 2 video
2.e Audio reflection
Task 3: Brace, Brace, Brace
3,a - In this task, it is clear to our group that we need to learn how to and make sure That the robot is not damaged in anyway and is still functional Make sure it s built properly The sensor has to be attached securely properly otherwise it could fall of and get destroyed or damaged Programming We need to know how to make the programming loop so the task pays over and over again continuously
We need to test the sensor
Make sure the sensor works before running the task in case sometime goes wrong so it is easier to find the problem and correct the situation.
3.b-I believe we need to make sure the distance we program the sensor to stop at is in proportion to the obstacle. -
Also, we need to make sure that the objects that the ultrasonic sensor comes in contact with are detectable, for example it may not be able to detect a chair leg.
3.c Screen shot of the programming for Task 3
3.d Task 3 video
3.e Audio reflection
Task 4: Edge Finder
4.a
- We will need to learn to view the light intensities using the view option
- we need to become familiar with how the light sensor works
- we need to be aware of what the environment and how it may affect the light detection of the sensor
4.b -
–where we conduct the activity will affect the light sensor for example being in a brighter place could affect the light differences of the table top and the edge.
4.c Screen shot of the programming of Task 4
4.d Task 4 video
4.e Audio reflection
Task 5: Walls and Edges
5.a
– we will need to learn how to build the activator with the touch sensor and correctly attach it to the robot so that it works properly
- we will need to get familiar with the programming of using a touch sensor effectively
5.b
– the surface area of which the touch sensor may collide with will have an effect, for example, it may cause the robot to topple if it collides with a chair leg.
5.c Screen shot of the programming of Task 5
5.d Task 5 video
5.e Audio reflection
Robotics and Automated Systems Assessment – Self evaluation of group work
· Yes, I knew clearly what my tasks were as we both discussed and distributed the tasks at the beginning of the assessment. · Yes, I have completed all of my tasks on time. · Yes, I talked and discussed with my partner about the issues and the development of our robot during the carrying out of the tasks. · Yes, I listened to my partner’s ideas and made we made improvements and suggestions on each other’s ideas. · We helped each other in our group. · Yes, I am pleased with my contribution in my group as I participated in the discussions and made suggestions as well. · Yes, I think that the other group member is pleased with our finished work as we both put a lot of effort and overcame issues that were resolved in the end. · I faced some problems with the programming of the robots, some were more straightforward than others but I have encountered problems such as the adjusting of the light sensor in task 4 which took me a while to get familiar with. · I asked my peers that have already completed the task to give me some advice, and I also asked Mr Morris for some guidance. · I have enjoyed watching the robot successfully carrying out the tasks that I had programmed, especially when we have solved an issue that had taken us a long time to figure out.
Group evaluation of group work
· Yes, both group members discussed and clearly understood the tasks that they had to do. · Yes, in the first lesson, we discussed and negotiated which tasks that we were comfortable doing, and effectively allocated the tasks between both members. · Yes, the tasks were completed in time for the due date. · Yes, both members contributed and expressed their opinions in our group discussions. · Yes, both members were willing to listen to each other’s ideas, and gave suggestions for how it can be done better. · No, both members were responsible for their allocated tasks which were split equally. · Yes, both members helped each other with the issues. · We faced some technical issues (e.g. ultrasonic sensor was not working), as well as some programming issues. · We consulted our peers, looked up tutorials, and asked our teacher for help with the solutions to the problems. · No, we solved all the problems by the submission of the final product. · Yes, we are pleased with our end result as we managed to overcome all of the issues that we had with the robots.
Robotics and Automated Systems Assessment Task
Task 1: 50cm and no more
1.a - In this task, it is clear to our group that we need to learn how to and make sure
That the robot is built correctly
- If it is not built correctly it may not receive the data or command and therefore will not perform the tasks required
- If it is not built correctly it may not be stable and might fall apart
- The cables have to be out of the way so they do not interfere with the wheels.
- So no damage comes to the kits or the parts used to construct the robot
Connection
- Connection to the NXT programming interface must be enabled via Bluetooth, in order to download and complete predetermined commands
The robot has to be charged
- Energy is a basic requirement in the completion of tasks
1.b - I believe we need to complete pilot testing upon a carpet surface in order to account for the different forces at hand eg friction as friction is greater on carpet than smooth surfaces.
Must be done inside where there will be no assistance by air currents or environmental factors.
The 50 cm line has to be straight and exactly 50 cm all the way along for this task to work
1.c Screen shot of the programming for Task 1
1.d Task 1 video
1.e Audio reflection
Task 2: There and back again
2.a – In this task, it is clear to our group that we need to learn how to and make sure
That the robot is not damaged and is still fully functional
Programming
- We have to know how to make the robot turn 360 degrees on the spot (a complete revolouition)
- How to create another task
- How many rotations of the wheels it needs to reach the right distance before turning around.
2.b - I believe we need to again test the practice under the same conditions as the final attempt eg same surface, no obstacles in the way
The 50 cm line has to be straight and the exact right measurement for this task to work.
2.c Screen shot of the programming for Task 2
2.d Task 2 video
2.e Audio reflection
Task 3: Brace, Brace, Brace
3,a - In this task, it is clear to our group that we need to learn how to and make sure
That the robot is not damaged in anyway and is still functional
Make sure it s built properly
The sensor has to be attached securely properly otherwise it could fall of and get destroyed or damaged
Programming
We need to know how to make the programming loop so the task pays over and over again continuously
We need to test the sensor
Make sure the sensor works before running the task in case sometime goes wrong so it is easier to find the problem and correct the situation.
3.b - I believe we need to make sure the distance we program the sensor to stop at is in proportion to the obstacle.
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Also, we need to make sure that the objects that the ultrasonic sensor comes in contact with are detectable, for example it may not be able to detect a chair leg.
3.c Screen shot of the programming for Task 3
3.d Task 3 video
3.e Audio reflection
Task 4: Edge Finder
4.a
- We will need to learn to view the light intensities using the view option
- we need to become familiar with how the light sensor works
- we need to be aware of what the environment and how it may affect the light detection of the sensor
4.b -
–where we conduct the activity will affect the light sensor for example being in a brighter place could affect the light differences of the table top and the edge.
4.c Screen shot of the programming of Task 4
4.d Task 4 video
4.e Audio reflection
Task 5: Walls and Edges
5.a
– we will need to learn how to build the activator with the touch sensor and correctly attach it to the robot so that it works properly
- we will need to get familiar with the programming of using a touch sensor effectively
5.b
– the surface area of which the touch sensor may collide with will have an effect, for example, it may cause the robot to topple if it collides with a chair leg.
5.c Screen shot of the programming of Task 5
5.d Task 5 video
5.e Audio reflection
Robotics and Automated Systems Assessment – Self evaluation of group work
· Yes, I knew clearly what my tasks were as we both discussed and distributed the tasks at the beginning of the assessment.· Yes, I have completed all of my tasks on time.
· Yes, I talked and discussed with my partner about the issues and the development of our robot during the carrying out of the tasks.
· Yes, I listened to my partner’s ideas and made we made improvements and suggestions on each other’s ideas.
· We helped each other in our group.
· Yes, I am pleased with my contribution in my group as I participated in the discussions and made suggestions as well.
· Yes, I think that the other group member is pleased with our finished work as we both put a lot of effort and overcame issues that were resolved in the end.
· I faced some problems with the programming of the robots, some were more straightforward than others but I have encountered problems such as the adjusting of the light sensor in task 4 which took me a while to get familiar with.
· I asked my peers that have already completed the task to give me some advice, and I also asked Mr Morris for some guidance.
· I have enjoyed watching the robot successfully carrying out the tasks that I had programmed, especially when we have solved an issue that had taken us a long time to figure out.
Group evaluation of group work
· Yes, both group members discussed and clearly understood the tasks that they had to do.· Yes, in the first lesson, we discussed and negotiated which tasks that we were comfortable doing, and effectively allocated the tasks between both members.
· Yes, the tasks were completed in time for the due date.
· Yes, both members contributed and expressed their opinions in our group discussions.
· Yes, both members were willing to listen to each other’s ideas, and gave suggestions for how it can be done better.
· No, both members were responsible for their allocated tasks which were split equally.
· Yes, both members helped each other with the issues.
· We faced some technical issues (e.g. ultrasonic sensor was not working), as well as some programming issues.
· We consulted our peers, looked up tutorials, and asked our teacher for help with the solutions to the problems.
· No, we solved all the problems by the submission of the final product.
· Yes, we are pleased with our end result as we managed to overcome all of the issues that we had with the robots.